A Story from Chikamatsu

The tortured heart behind the cultivated image.

In 17th century Kyoto, Osan is married to Ishun, a wealthy miserly scroll-maker. When Osan is falsely accused of having an affair with the best worker, Mohei, the pair flee the city and declare their love for each other. Ishun orders his men to find them, and separate them to avoid public humiliation.

Direction

Kenji Mizoguchi

Screenplay

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Kyuichi Tsuji

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Monzaemon Chikamatsu

Matsutarō Kawaguchi

Yoshikata Yoda